Description
This Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake is a moist, rich, and beautifully swirled cake with a creamy cheesecake filling and a smooth cream cheese glaze. It’s the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or any special occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Bundt Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray and lightly flour it.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Red Velvet Cake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter, avoiding the edges.
- Cover with the remaining red velvet batter.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Extra Moist? Add ¼ cup sour cream to the batter.
- No buttermilk? Use regular milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.